How Shakespeare Influence Today

Have you ever wondered why Shakespeare uses so many descriptive words that could really be said in one? Or why some characters speak in rhyme and sometimes not? Shakespeare writes in this way to show how the characters feel through the rhythmic and descriptive words that they use. How the characters speak also shows how sincere and loving they are. Shakespeare had a way of writing that informed us about the characters and what we needed to know about them and also makes it interesting to read.

The use of descriptive language is important for the writer to entertain, persuade and teleport the reader into their work. Descriptive use and imagery allow the reader to experience the setting, sound, taste, and mood as if they can live through it. Which takes us to Shakespeare's play Hamlet. Not only does he use exceptional details and imagery throughout the play between the characters, but the way he uses word allows us to put ourselves into the play as if we can feel what they feel. It also allows us to experience and go through the play as if we are in it also. So in this paper, I would like to focus on a few major moments where I believe Shakespeare descriptive language is the strongest.

Shakespeare uses metaphors and figures throughout his plays to give the reader and audience a further understanding of the story he is telling. In Metaphors We Live By, it is stated that “…Metaphorical expressions in everyday language can give us insight into the metaphorical nature of concepts that structure our everyday activities…” (Lakoff & Johnson 7). Through these conceits Shakespeare expands a normal idea and transforms it into

No society remains immobile, even if some human beings resist changes. The advances in technology and the emergence of new beliefs allow people to have a broader imagination. Thus, numerous new interpretations of ancient works, whether they are plays, folktales, or poems, permeate around the world. These renditions re-tell the original stories in contexts that adjust to modern world. What was regarded serious in the past becomes mockery nowadays. William Shakespeare, one of the greatest English play writers, has a profound influence upon different societies globally since the fifteenth century, for his plays inspire many contemporary artists to present new scopes reflecting their societies. Considered as one of Shakespeare’s greatest

Sophocles and Shakespeare were both literary artists that published works that have been respected and relevant centuries later. The unique language in historical literature assists in their interpretation and their relevance to modern understanding. The masterful wielding of language, diction, and metaphor contribute to various aspects of their work, adding both elements of drama and realism. By incorporating significant words and lines into their writings, Shakespeare and Sophocles create consistent and fluid plays and stories throughout their lives that offer timeless entertainment. The manipulation of speech seen through various characters such as Teiresias, Oedipus, Margaret, Richmond and Anne play a substantial and crucial role in

While most of William Shakespeare’s renown comes from his plays and sonnets, few realize how many words he created. Whether for no purpose, or for lack of a better word to use, the words he invented lasted way beyond his life. Even four hundred years from his time, Shakespeare’s words still exist. He took the word “assassinate” and turned it into a new word – “assassination.” Shakespeare also invented the word “lackluster,” a term used to describe something lacking in brilliance.

Shakespeare has impacted the lives of people throughout the times. He is a writer known for focusing on love, tragedy, history, and comedy. Shakespeare is someone who has formed our society into the thing that it is today. He has shown us the hardships, battles of love, etc. all from his writing.

In almost all of shakespeare's work he uses his original words to connect to readers. Instead of using the words that we use. Like in the act of ,” No Fear Shakespeare” he uses words like :woe, beseech , bosom ,and other things that have nothing to do with regular words. Because he uses words like these he challenges young readers minds to think in a different way. The impact he made when he began to use these remarkable words was beautiful. From when he started to use these words he began to change our language. We still use his words ,but in different ways. For instance when Friar Laurence say, “What early tongue so sweet saluteth me ?” in act 2 scene 3 page 203 ,by Bloomsbury. It’s just another way of saying “called my name this early with such sweet voice”.He has improved our language and made

William Shakespeare is one of the world 's most influential people to ever live. “BBC audience survey names Shakespeare as Britain 's Man of the Millennium.” (Andrews 2) Shakespeare’s works continue to be evident globally in modern society. Hundreds of years after William Shakespeare’s death, his influence continues to make an effect in the modern day English language, modern movies and film, and authors or artists today.

These writings have taught us many lessons that still influence much of today’s culture. His stories have played a major role in the entertainment industry and still today we see his influence in theatre, film, and music industries (Tumiel). Some people say that theatre has never been the same since Shakespeare’s first performances. Many historians say

The power of language holds great significance not only in Shakespearean study but of our daily lives as well. Every nuance Shakespeare creates leaves a clue to a greater truth or understanding of our humanity. Exploring the works of Shakespeare with this in mind allows for audiences to gain more appreciation and awareness of the depth of language and communication through his dialogue and characters as Shakespeare: “asks us to adorn the actor with our thoughts and ‘carry them here and there, jumping o’er the times’” (Bevington xiii).

Language reflects the most fundamental human need, the desire to communicate. What and how a person says has the ability to stay with us for years and years, shaping us into the people we become. Words possess the ability to change meaning based on the tone of the speaker, as well as have the power to deeply influence another. In his many works, Shakespeare presents a distinctive style of language. Being intentional with the word choice, pauses, and tone of the character reveal how a character feels at a specific point in time.

Few writers have managed to enter the world-wide public consciousness as well as Shakespeare; everyone knows his name and can terribly misquote his plays. Yet, for all his popularity, many of his critics have called him unlearned, saying his plays are entertaining but shallow. These same critics often point at the many inconsistencies of his writing, claiming that Shakespeare was not trying to convey anything but witticisms and beautiful sounds. Of course, even his harshest detractors acknowledge his plays and sonnets have influenced the world's literature on a scale that is intimidating; every writer of his era stood in his shadow, and modern literature stands on his

Along with the sound or rhythm of the play, Shakespeare?s vocabulary makes his plays more intriguing and very expressive. He introduced thousands of words into our language. It is hard for people today to understand some of the things Shakespeare said, because ?many words have fallen out of use, and in others the meaning has migrated, often a considerable distance?

“Each play of Shakespeare is the development of a metaphor or group of metaphors. There is a matrix out of which feeling finds words, emotions take shape and voices become characters. That which is referred to most often- in metaphors, images, allusions and statements- is usually for Shakespeare what is significant” (Rehder 1980 p56)